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Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire Defends 2023 Tourism Expenditure Data Amid IMF Concerns

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Castries, Saint Lucia – Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire on Monday defended the integrity of Saint Lucia’s 2023 tourism expenditure figures, following concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the accuracy of the country's visitor spending data.  Addressing...
Business

Immigration Department Announces Major Changes Ahead of 10-Year Passport Rollout

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Saint Lucia is making major strides in modernizing its immigration services as the country prepares to introduce passports valid for ten years. Inspector Crescent Lionel, Head of the Immigration Department, has announced a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing...
Health

Minister Henry Defends Period Poverty Initiative: “$250,000 Investment Is a Lifeline, Not a Waste”

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Minister for Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, Hon. Joachim Henry, has forcefully defended the Government’s $250,000 allocation to combat period poverty in Saint Lucia, calling the investment a "lifeline" for students and rejecting criticisms that it is a waste...
Crime

Gun Violence Claims Another Life as Homicide Tally Rises to 19

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Gun violence has once again rocked the community, claiming the life of a young man as police intensify efforts to rid the streets of illegal firearms. According to a statement from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, officers attached to...
Arts

Jazz En Vierge Dazzles Micoud as Sanchez Headlines First Event of 2025 Jazz and Arts Festival

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival launched in spectacular style on April 27th with Jazz En Vierge in Micoud, headlined by none other than Jamaican reggae and dancehall legend, Sanchez. Known for his smooth vocals and signature blend...
Crime

Gun Violence Claims Another Life as Homicide Tally Rises to 19

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Gun violence has struck once again, this time, in the Marigot community, claiming the life of another young individual. This, as authorities intensify efforts to rid the streets of illegal firearms. Preliminary reports indicate that the fatal shooting occurred in...
Arts

Reggae Icon Sanchez to Headline Micoud Jazz en Vierge

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
After nearly two decades away from Saint Lucian stages, reggae legend Sanchez is set to make a triumphant return, headlining the highly anticipated inaugural Micoud Jazz en Vierge festival. The Jamaican crooner, known for timeless hits like "Never Dis the...
Crime

Probe into Adriana Younge’s Death Deepens: Senior Commander Reassigned as Investigations Intensify

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that investigations into the tragic death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge are intensifying, with a series of interviews, administrative shifts, and the involvement of an independent pathologist now underway. According to a statement issued Friday...
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Climate Change and Criminal Activity Threaten Fishermen’s Livelihoods

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
Senator Kaygianna Toussaint-Charlery, who also serves as Operations Manager of the Goodwill Fishermen’s Cooperative, has raised concern over mounting challenges facing Saint Lucia’s fishing sector, citing climate change and illicit activity as key threats. Speaking candidly on the state of...
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US Judge Orders Disclosure of Antigua PM’s Financial Records Under Protective Order in Alfa Nero Case

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
In a major development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the sale of the luxury megayacht Alfa Nero, a United States federal judge has ruled that the financial records of Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne — along...
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